Finance

Deschutes County is seeking residents who are interested in serving on the Deschutes County Budget Committee. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 28.

Budget Committee members hear directly from department directors, staff and organizations about the county’s programs and services. The committee makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners about how Deschutes County can best use its resources to serve the community.

Deschutes County is seeking residents who are interested in serving on the Deschutes County Budget Committee. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 28.

Budget Committee members hear directly from department directors, staff and organizations about the county’s programs and services. The committee makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners about how Deschutes County can best use its resources to serve the community.

Deschutes County is seeking residents who are interested in serving on the Deschutes County Budget Committee. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 14.

Budget committee members hear directly from department directors, staff and organizations about the county’s programs and services. The committee makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners about how Deschutes County can best use its resources to serve the community.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
BANKING SERVICES
Deschutes County, Oregon

Deschutes County (County), through the Finance Department (Department), is requesting proposals for banking services for a period of not less than five (5) years and one (1) two-year extension. The purpose of this process is to obtain high quality requisite depository and banking services at a competitive price. 

See the attached documents below for full RFP details, requirements, future addendums, or any other items.

Deschutes County has released this year’s Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), a summary guide to the in-depth County annual financial report. The PAFR is designed to help taxpayers understand County financial data.

Both reports reflect information from the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year.

“We hope this report is a helpful tool for residents to better understand the County’s finances,” said County Treasurer Greg Munn.

Deschutes County has received the Government Finance Officers Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting (PAFR award). The PAFR is designed to help taxpayers understand County financial data and provides a summary guide to the in-depth County annual financial report.

“We hope this report is a helpful tool for residents to better understand the County’s finances,” said County Treasurer Greg Munn.

Clarification: Deschutes County wishes to clarify that the only County-approved method to make secure and authorized online tax payments directly to the County is through www.deschutes.org/tax.

The business entity / online payment service "Doxo" is not affiliated with Deschutes County. 

Residents can confirm that their property tax payments have been processed by visiting dial.deschutes.org, entering account information and checking the Current Balance Due link under the Taxes header. 

Deschutes County will mail 110,438 property tax statements by Monday, Oct. 25. Annual property tax bills are only mailed once a year, but property owners may pay their bills in up to three installments:

Deschutes County residents can now apply for new dog licenses and renew dog licenses online. Online dog licensing information is available at www.deschutes.org/dogs.

State law and county code require that all dogs that are six months and older be licensed through the County. Residents who are new to the County must license their dogs within 30 days of moving to Deschutes County. New dog owners must license their dog within 30 days of becoming the owner of a dog.

A public hearing will be held by Deschutes County on Wednesday, September 27th, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 1300 NW Wall Street, Bend, Oregon.  The purpose of the hearing is to consider the amendment of recommended fees and charges for providing services within the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.  Fees and charges are reviewed and considered on the basis of the actual cost of providing services.  All interested parties may appear and be heard at the hearing.